A new game for Charlotte (Mooresville, Lake Lure: homes, shop, gardens)

[anifani821]

Okay. I want to create a new game. And here's the reason.

Many of us are in a sad (and stressful) place these days, b/c of job loss and financial concerns . . . and those of us lucky enuff to still have our jobs, we can't help but worry - will we be next? It is a heavy psychological burden to be carrying around and I believe it is being felt all over our city. It seems to be all we talk about w/ friends and family!

So I thought of a game I would like to create, and "play it" with my friends. Would you help me? Maybe you would like to play this game, too.

I was thinking of a particular friend who was having a down day, and I would like to go "kidnap" her and tell her I am taking her someplace, but not tell her WHERE.

What I would like to ask from you, dear forum members, are ideas for places where one could take a friend . . . for a change of scenery.

For example . . . we can always think of places to go eat. And that is a great thing to do! But I was thinking of places that offer other things to do, not just eat. Like - Carolina Raptor Center. Or the Hezekiah Alexander homestead. Or . . . an historical spot, like the McIntyre Historic Site, where a Revolutionary battle was fought.

Or a greenhouse. Or a place where one can make pottery. Or jewelry.

Or a neat antiques/junque shop.

I need suggestions for my "kidnapped in Charlotte" game. Any ideas? Great places to take some photos? Or have a picnic? Or take a nice long walk? Sit by a lake and feed some ducks?

Can you help me out?

[Chromekitty]

sounds like fun....

Let's see, you could visit...

* Daniel Stowe Gardens

* go to Mooresville and take ride on the Catawba Queen and maybe have lunch

*DH and I enjoy riding out to T-bones on Lake Wylie people/boat watching

just a few ideas, I will keep thinking on it.

[anifani821]

Oh yes, Daniel Stowe. I am gonna take my momma there as soon as she feels like a day out! And having lunch on Catawba Queen - another relaxing idea. Did that this past August and really did enjoy it.

Haven't been to T-Bones. Gonna check that out!

Great ideas - keep 'em coming! Thank you, Kitty!

[LKNAW]

Winterplace......Linville Gorge.....Benjamins at the beach.... this is making me feel grounded...

[Chromekitty]

if you feel like a short but FUN little road trip, there is always Lake Lure.

[BrianH1970]

If I played that game, authorities would probably start looking at the bottom of Lake Norman after a few days....































































It was a joke...no wisecracks from any of you.

[cheesehead1]

For something close to home, try the pond behind the Arboretum. It's usually quiet and there are always birds to watch by the fountain.
Dish it Out is a cute pottery-painting place...there's at least one location. The one I know of is in Stonecrest.

[Chromekitty]

Originally Posted by BrianH1970

If I played that game, authorities would probably start looking at the bottom of Lake Norman after a few days....

It was a joke...no wisecracks from any of you.

will just sit here quietly

[BrianH1970]

Originally Posted by Chromekitty

will just sit here quietly

Come on...let's go out for a ride.

[Chromekitty]

Originally Posted by BrianH1970

Come on...let's go out for a ride.

as long as I drive